A reference to historical sword raids leads into the Royal Navy's former use of such weapons. Royal Navy officers are still required to have swords with them aboard their ships. The playful suggestion that they might return to use should not be read as a claim about current combat doctrine. The supported point is that the sword survives as a service tradition.
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Royal Navy swords from fighting weapon to shipboard tradition
A brief exchange links the Royal Navy's former use of swords with the continuing requirement for officers to have ceremonial swords aboard ship.